Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to New York Federal Reserve data, SOFR fell to 3.88% on September 29, down 2 basis points from 3.90% the previous day. The effective federal funds rate remained unchanged at 3.88%.

According to Jin10, on September 30, Mexico and the U.S. are finalizing details of a trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs on key exports including steel, aluminum, and light vehicles, Mexican officials said. The two countries are negotiating to lower the U.S. tariff on Mexican light vehicles

The SEC is weighing proposals to expand retail investor access to private markets at its Sept. 30 meeting today. The measures under review include changes to performance-based investment fees, interval and closed-end fund structures, and expansion of accredited investor qualifications. Currently, in

According to its annual results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, Asia Fruit Group (00073) reported revenue of 82 million yuan, up 8.8% year-over-year, while shareholders' loss widened to 26.8 million yuan, up 11.7% year-over-year. The revenue growth was driven

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), crude oil inventory, Cushing crude oil inventory, and Strategic Petroleum Reserve inventory data as of September 25 will be released in 10

Continental Aviation Technology Holdings (00232) announced it will distribute a cash dividend of HK$0.0073 per share on October 8, 2026.

The US dollar weakened against major currencies as the pound gained strength following stronger-than-expected UK economic growth. The dollar index (DXY) fell 0.190 points to 101.213, while the pound-dollar rate rose 0.503% to 1.32954. The pound faced upward pressure after the UK Office for

According to Yonhapinfomax, on September 30 morning (U.S. Eastern Time), the U.S. dollar index (DXY), which reflects the dollar's value against six major currencies, fell 0.19% to 101.213 in the New York foreign exchange market. Sterling strengthened after the UK's Q2 GDP grew 0.5%

The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose at the opening bell, driven by softer-than-expected August PCE inflation data. The S&P 500 gained 0.24% to 7,688.99, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.36% to 26,892.80 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.15%. The

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. dollar-Korean won (USD/KRW) exchange rate stood at 1,354.70 won as of 8:43 p.m. on Sept 30, down 2.00 won from the previous close. The pair traded in a narrow mid-1,350 won range throughout the session amid balanced two-way flows. Market caution ahead of the

From 13:30 to 13:45 (UTC) on September 30, 2026, BTC rapidly fell 0.79% within 15 minutes, with a price range of 84,027.1 to 85,548.1 USDT and an amplitude of 1.79%. Filled Amount was relatively low, while market volatility intensified sharply. The primary driver of this move was the emergence of diplomatic easing signals in the Iran-U.S. war. Through Qatar’s mediation, Iran and the U.S. advanced a seven-day confidence-building plan, raising expectations for a diplomatic resolution to the confli

First Quantum Minerals shares fell 13% in early trading today and triggered a trading halt mid-session. The decline follows reports that Panama's cabinet ministers recommended an orderly shutdown of the company's copper mine operations in the

According to Bloomberg, Trump announced today that South Korea will invest $20 billion in eight nuclear power facilities in Texas.

According to an official announcement, China Tech Group (01725) has agreed to sell 100% of Steady Elite Limited to buyer Wong Hu for HK$3.696 million on September 30, 2026. The target company is currently wholly owned by the group's subsidiary Total United Holdings Limited. Upon completion, the targ

According to BlockBeats and BIT market data, U.S. semiconductor stocks showed mixed trading on September 30. Intel (INTC) rose 2.50%, Nvidia (NVDA) gained 1.72%, Qualcomm (QCOM) advanced 1.49%, and Lam Research (LRCX) climbed 0.52%, while Arm (ARM) fell 1.68% and Marvell Technology (MRVL)

According to Globenewswire, Grayscale's Zcash ETF (ZCSH) completed a 3-for-1 stock split effective before U.S. market open on September 30. Shareholders of record as of September 28 received two additional shares for each share held, with the net asset value (NAV) per share adjusted to

Chicago PMI hit 58.8 in September, significantly beating expectations of 51 and rising from 47.1 in August, signaling strong expansion in regional manufacturing activity.